JOB DESCRIPTION



Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is a unit of RPM International Inc., a specialty coatings company traded on the NYSE under the symbol RPM.




SUMMARY:


The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical, hands-on leadership role in maintaining and improving food and pharmaceutical ingredient and coating production systems, including dry blending, liquid batching, processing, and packaging equipment.

This role supports and serves as a backup to the Maintenance Manager, assisting with team supervision, technical troubleshooting, and planning of daily work.


Key responsibilities include oversight of process-critical equipment such as ribbon blenders, batch tanks, pumps, valves, semi-automated fillers, and metal detectors.

The Maintenance Supervisor will also be responsible for managing and improving the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for preventive maintenance, work order tracking, and spare parts inventory control.

In addition, this role will lead or support equipment installations, capital projects, and reliability improvements across the site.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee use and continuous improvement of the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for preventive maintenance, work order tracking, and repair and maintenance (R&M) parts inventory control.
• Support hiring and training of maintenance department staff.
• Organize and oversee the schedules and work of maintenance staff.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the maintenance department.
• Evaluate systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Assess building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.
• Assign and prioritize maintenance activities across dry blending, packaging, and liquid processing systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair food blending, processing, and packaging systems, including equipment such as ribbon blenders, batch tanks, pumps, valves, metal detectors, and supporting utility systems.
• Lead or support equipment installations, capital improvement projects, and contractor management.
• Develop maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic PLC systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and determine necessary repairs.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to cGMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety standards.

• Must be able to walk the property and facility to diagnose issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Combination of desk work and time on the manufacturing floor, including climbing, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.